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Maryland families say the cost of raising kids here is pushing them out

Maryland is now the second most expensive state in the country to raise a child, according to an analysis of state costs published this month by LendingTree. Families are facing rapidly rising costs for essentials like housing, childcare, groceries and energy, forcing many to make significant financial trade-offs. These pressures are contributing to concerns about long-term affordability, with some families reconsidering staying in the state and policymakers facing calls to expand tax relief and reduce regulatory costs to ease the burden.